Their music cried out from the darkest of depths for someone anyone to listen to their hardcore anthems of sorrow, heartbreak and violence. Unlike many of their hardcore contemporaries, Horror Show truly lived the pain of their songs every day. Deeply rooted in late night quarrels and their city's urban decay, Horror Show were a sign of hope in an otherwise bleak and barren world.
After the release of their debut CD/7"EP, "Our Design", Horror Show toured the east coast U.S. in support of the release. They also played a number of memorable hometown shows and made an appearance at the memorable Deathwish/Bridge 9 Festival in 2003.
In late 2004, Horror Show released their "The Holiday" 7"EP on Deathwish, which came to be their final recordings.
Members of the band remain active in music today.
76 Hours
Horror Show Lyrics
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I'm reaching out to grasp my reality
Hands of time wrap tight around my neck
And hit me so hard
Leaving me eyes black
Staring at a ceiling
Wondering why I never left
Penning words in a notebook
Sanity is tapping in a cell
Inside my fucking head
Begging for redemption
After hearing what was said
The nights, they will not sleep
'Cause the days, have played for keeps
The lyrics of Horror Show's song "76 Hours" depict a struggle with reality and the past. The singer expresses the feeling of being stuck in a life that is unfulfilling, and the desire to break free from it. The first two lines reference a dream which is keeping the singer's life shut, perhaps suggesting the dream is an unfulfilled goal. In the next line, the hands of time are personified, wrapping tight around the singer's neck and hitting them so hard that their eyes turn black. This can be interpreted as the pressure of time bearing down on the person, causing stress and leaving them feeling hopeless.
The lyrics go on to describe the singer's state of mind as they stare at the ceiling, wondering why they never left. The line "penning words in a notebook, wondering why haven't slept" suggests that the singer is analyzing their situation and trying to find a way out. The next line, "Sanity is tapping in a cell inside my fucking head, begging for redemption after hearing what was said," refers to the struggle with mental health issues brought on by the past. The final lines depict the struggle for the singer between the day and the night, with the night being a metaphor for the dark side of life where one can't hide from their problems, and the day being a symbol of hope that things will get better.
Line by Line Meaning
Living a life kept shut by a dream
My life has been limited by holding onto a dream that has prevented me from taking action and moving forward.
I'm reaching out to grasp my reality
I am actively trying to take control of my life and bring myself back to reality.
Hands of time wrap tight around my neck
Time is passing me by and I feel suffocated by the weight of missed opportunities and regrets.
And hit me so hard, leaving me eyes black
The realization of how much time has been wasted has hit me hard and left me emotionally drained.
Staring at a ceiling, wondering why I never left
I am questioning the choices that have led me to my current situation, feeling trapped and unable to escape.
Penning words in a notebook, wondering why haven't slept
My thoughts and emotions are pouring out onto paper as I struggle to find peace and sleep through the turmoil.
Sanity is tapping in a cell, inside my fucking head
My own thoughts and fears are trapping me in a mental prison, causing me to question my own sanity.
Begging for redemption, after hearing what was said
A wake-up call has sparked a desire for redemption, and an urgent need to make changes and move forward.
The nights, they will not sleep, 'cause the days, have played for keeps
The days have taken their toll and now I am left with sleepless nights as I struggle to come to terms with my past and find a way to move forward.
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